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Friday, November 11, 2011

Find Picture Books on YouTube

As the Book Chook, I'm in the lucky position of being inundated with requests to read children's picture books. I get to dive into new publications and keep an eye on what's happening currently in children's literature. But what about younger mums? Do they have much time to skim book reviews or browse book stores, searching for the latest and greatest books for their kids?

Here's a suggestion: use YouTube to entice your youngsters towards more wonderful picture books. You can find book trailers that give a sneak peek of the book's contents, but also there are whole picture book stories on YouTube. It's a great way to get an idea of whether or not a book will appeal. When your kids' birthdays come up, I just know picture books will be on your shopping list, so why not check out these video clips before you buy.